How backup and data security became intertwined in 2017

Data Protection Digest A roundup of data protection content from TechTarget's network |Jan. 4, 2018 FEATURED STORY Our top data protection news stories of 2017 Sonia Lelii, Senior News Writer Data protection news veered toward security and convergence in 2017, with WannaCry, S3 buckets, integrated appliances and privatization in the headlines. (SearchDataBackup) Advertisement NEWS   Spanning SaaS backup survives Dell spinout Spanning Backup finds a new home outside Dell EMC, and looks to expand due to growth of Office 365, ransomware threats and GDPR guidelines. (SearchDataBackup)   HyTrust CloudAdvisor revives DataGravity data-aware storage Cloud infrastructure specialist HyTrust launched the CloudAdvisor automated framework to protect compliance-sensitive data in multiple clouds and software-defined data centers. (Storage Soup)   2017 acquisitions signal shifting data protection market Mergers and acquisitions by data protection vendors in 2017 included trends like focusing on SMBs and cloud disaster recovery. (SearchStorage)   Veeam Availability Suite update improves cloud protection The latest update to Veeam Availability Suite aims for enterprises with simplified management across physical, virtual and cloud platforms. (SearchDataBackup) EXPERT ADVICE   Ransomware recovery advice that could save your business Recovery from ransomware is possible, even when it spreads fast across a network. In this podcast, analyst George Crump provides valuable advice for protection. (SearchDisasterRecovery)   Top backup and data protection concerns of 2017 Which data protection tips resonated with readers most last year? Cloud backup, converged platforms and GDPR were among the top focuses of 2017. (SearchDataBackup)   Five keys to effective resilience planning A truly resilient organization can bounce back from any problem. These business resilience plan guidelines will help ensure you're not leaving anything out. (SearchDisasterRecovery)   Best disaster recovery advice of the year It's important to stay on top of the best practices for disaster recovery. These tips will help you succeed in a constantly evolving technology environment. (SearchDisasterRecovery) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Data Protection Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Storage Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.